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Soul for Soil

“Soul for Soil” is an artistic exploration of the profound, historical, and spiritual connection between African American culture and the natural world. This exhibit delves into the deep-rooted relationship with the earth—one that is both ancestral and contemporary, shaped by resilience, creativity, and renewal. Through the lens of spring, a season of rebirth and transformation, […]

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Garden Ink: A Staff Tattoo Showcase

Ladybug tattoo by Taylor Booth of Yellow Bird Tattoo Garden Ink brings together the stories behind the tattoos that adorn our staff members. In a city like Richmond—one of the most tattooed in America—this showcase celebrates the powerful connection between tattoo art and our community. Each tattoo is a unique expression of self, whether botanical, […]

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BASIC FLORAL DESIGN
PART 2

In this course, participants will explore the elements and principles of design and floral techniques such as focal area, grouping and basing with floral designer Mimi Cassick. In each step-by-step class, you will create designs including an asymmetrical design, a contemporary spray, a crescent-shaped design, a horizontal centerpiece and a naturalistic landscape design. This course's […]

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Multicolored and Pattern-colored objects
RENDERED IN COLORED PENCILS

Different colors in the same object make it so exuberant that their appeal can easily catch the viewer's attention, hence the subtle shades and volume can often be bypassed or missed. Besides, the profusion of visual information is at times so overwhelming that the artist may get confused as to how to start. To clarify […]

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Member Appreciation
MONTH

We're grateful for our Garden members and celebrate them all year long, but especially in March! Not a member yet?  Join today for free daily admission all year long, discounts on classes and in the Garden Shop, special member previews and extra benefits throughout the month of March! BECOME A MEMBER

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WATERCOLOR EXPERIMENTATION
& CARD-MAKING

Using watercolor paintings, experiments, and doodles, make unique and expressive notecards that you can give to loved ones or cherish as artistic keepsakes with artist Shelley Row. On the first workshop day we will play with watercolor techniques to hone your skills through experimentation, creating colorful practice pieces. On day two, we will use what […]

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A Holi-Themed Storytime with Author Aditi Wardhan Singh

Join us for a special Storytime with author Aditi Wardhan Singh. She will read from her new book, Our Holi: Humaari Holi, a bilingual Hindi/English story celebrating the meanings and origins of Holi, the Hindu festival of colors. A family-friendly craft will follow the reading. Aditi Wardhan Singh is a prolific writer, editor and multi-award-winning, […]

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CREATING A
Kitchen Garden

Kitchen gardens are made for intensive cultivation, so they are usually smaller than traditional vegetable plots, can easily be fenced to deter deer and other critters, and they can look lovely! Mark Ragland helps you realize your kitchen garden in time for you to get your hands dirty and creative juices flowing for the spring […]

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Beginning Native Perennials
FOR THE HOME GARDEN

Learn the basics of how to use native perennial plants in your home garden! Join instructor Kaity Bevenour, native plant specialist & owner of Parallel Nursery, for an introduction to the ornamental & environmental benefits of commonly available native Virginia flowers, grasses, and sedges. At the end of the class students will be able to […]

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Botanical Art History
BECOMING PART OF AN ENDURING TRADITION

Explore the beautiful and intriguing history of botanical art! Join us for this 3-hour session, designed for art lovers and current and prospective Botanical Illustration certificate students. Learn about what it means to become a part of the enduring tradition of botanical art and illustration. Discover Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's library collections and archival resources, […]

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